Aircraft nose-over during taxi following landing

Casualties unknown • Sedona, AZ, US

An aircraft experienced a nose-over accident while taxiing on the runway after the pilot applied power to accelerate.

What happened

Following a normal wheel-type landing on Runway 03, the pilot slowed the unspecified aircraft until the tail wheel made contact with the runway. Due to following traffic and the fact that an exit taxiway had not yet been reached, the pilot applied power to increase taxi speed.

As the aircraft began to turn toward the right, the pilot applied left rudder, which resulted in the inadvertent engagement of the brake. This action caused the airplane to nose over. At the time of the accident, the pilot reported calm conditions, while the airport manager noted a wind from the south at 3 to 5 knots. The aircraft was reported to be operating normally prior to the event.

Probable cause

The pilot inadvertently engaged the brakes while applying left rudder to correct a rightward turn during taxiing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-08-19 Cessna 180 accident near Sedona, AZ?

An aircraft experienced a nose-over accident while taxiing on the runway after the pilot applied power to accelerate.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-08-19 involved a Cessna 180, registration N9944N, operated by Jerold L. Freeman, at Sedona, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot inadvertently engaged the brakes while applying left rudder to correct a rightward turn during taxiing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02084. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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